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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
Casio Exilim EX-Z16 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S3100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 848 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • n/ag - 101 x 59 x 20mm
  • Released September 2010
Nikon S3100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 118g - 94 x 58 x 18mm
  • Released February 2011
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3100, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Nikon. The resolution of the EX-Z16 (12MP) and the S3100 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z16 was brought out 4 months before the S3100 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z16 matches up versus the S3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z16 over the Nikon S3100

 EX-Z16 S3100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S3100 over the Casio EX-Z16

 S3100 EX-Z16 
Display dimension2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3100

 EX-Z16 S3100 
ReleasedSeptember 2010February 2011Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z16 offers exterior dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Nikon S3100 has specifications of 94mm x 58mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z16 and the S3100.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z16 and S3100 is 99 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z16 and S3100.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S3100 to give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Portrait photography info
Nikon S3100 Portrait photography info
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
33
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Street photography advice
Nikon S3100 Street photography advice
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Sports photography factors
Nikon S3100 Sports photography factors
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
32
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S3100 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
65
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S3100 Landscape photography highlights
32
manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (26mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z16 Vlogging information
Nikon S3100 Vlogging information
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (848 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic support
28
quite wide (26mm)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Casio EX-Z16 vs Nikon S3100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z16 and Nikon S3100
 Casio Exilim EX-Z16Nikon Coolpix S3100
General Information
Company Casio Nikon
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z16 Nikon Coolpix S3100
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-09-20 2011-02-09
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine 5.0 Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 7cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal - 2.7"
Resolution of display 0 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 4.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 848x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 118 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 20mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.8") 94 x 58 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer - Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD / SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $100 $139